weather hazards
Atmospheric threat conditions
Weather hazards are dangerous atmospheric conditions that threaten life, property, or activities.
The term covers a range of phenomena—hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, blizzards, lightning, extreme heat or cold.
Weather services issue warnings and advisories for weather hazards: The forecast calls for multiple weather hazards this weekend, including high winds and flash flooding.
- flash floodsSwift, unexpected water surges
- blizzardsViolent prolonged winter storms
- tornadoesRotating destructive wind columns
- funnel cloudRotating condensation pendant
- thunderStorm's acoustic aftermath
microbursts · tropical storm · floods · dust storms · droughts · mudflows · ice jams · storm surges · mudslide · hail · derecho · lightning strikes · cold snaps · flash freeze · rip currents · wildfires · heatwaves · extreme heat
- driving hazardspotholes, black ice, debris, road debris, icy roads
- meteorologyrain, wind, snow, clouds, storms
- Aviation Weathervisibility, ceiling, cloud ceiling, ceiling height, turbulence
- aviation disastersplane crash, air crash, midair collision, crash landing, crash site
weather hazardsfair weather
Pleasant, dry climate
good weather · favorable conditions · clear skies · settled weather · gentle breezes
weather hazardssettled weather